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Wordle #1788

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun with 1 vowel and uses less common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Easy
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Less Common

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Recommended Starting Words

STOICBLOCKFLICK

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to timekeeping or measurement of hours and minutes.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this on a wall, a tower, or a mantlepiece. It helps you know when to leave for appointments.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter C.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Big Ben in London is a famous example of this, and you might hear one chime on the hour.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with HAWK.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with C and ends with K, and it has a repeated letter in the middle.

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Answer

CLOCK

This common household item has been helping humans track time for centuries. The word comes from the Medieval Latin 'clocca' meaning bell, as early versions announced the time by striking bells. From grandfather varieties to digital displays, these devices remain essential in our daily lives.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can be tricky. When you get close but have one or two yellow letters that seem impossible to place, consider whether a letter might appear twice in the word.